Multiple Choice
In the 1950s, when the vice president became increasingly more active in the executive branch, the Senate began appointing ________ as its president pro tempore.
A) the Senate majority leader's choice
B) the oldest member
C) the oldest serving minority party member
D) the oldest serving majority party member
E) the most popular member by acclamation
Correct Answer:

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